Great Virginia Weekend Getaway Ideas

Virginia Is For Lovers has been the tourism board’s official slogan for over 50 years. The state features an abundance of natural beauty from the Appalachian Mountains to Chesapeake Bay. Charming historic towns like Colonial Williamsburg pre-date the founding of the United States. Here are some great Virginia weekend getaway ideas from Washington, DC and elsewhere! Included are some fantastic bed and breakfasts and historic hotels around Virginia that we have loved staying in.

Great Places to Visit in Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is a great place for a couples getaway. The area features charming towns packed with great restaurants, historic hotels and cozy romantic cabins, craft breweries and wineries and attractions like the Luray Caverns and American Shakespeare Center. Located just 75 miles from Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park has been one of the most popular national parks in the country since it was founded in 1935. Here are some highlights to help you plan a visit to Shenandoah Valley!

Fall display with pumpins overlooking the valley with blues skies